Relief for Families Act of 2022
This bill permits state and local coronavirus fiscal recovery funds to be used to address increased costs of essential items.
Specifically, the bill authorizes a temporary suspension of sales taxes for essential items, including clothing that does not exceed $100 per item, food, diapers, feminine hygiene products, prescription and over-the-counter medicine, items to prepare for natural disasters or severe weather, school supplies, and energy efficient appliances.